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Felipe Gordon comes back to Toy Tonics. The Colombian musician, producer and DJ has been part of the TT label crew since 2017 when he released his debut "Teusaquillo EP". Since then, Felipe has made a huge career. He made a second EP for Toy Tonics (Wait On Me, 2020) he now releases on labels such as Heist Recordings, Kai Alce’s NDATL, Clone Royal Oak, Phonica Records, Shall Not Fade and was featured on Cinthie’s DJ Kicks.

With his third  EP on Toy Tonics, Felipe now takes a next big step in his artistic development.
He's been working for some months now on a new and organic path, a different way of vocal house. He started working with a talented young Colombian singer called “Bob The Egoist” AKA Daniel Pardo. Bob is a young Berklee degree student with a deep and emotional voice, an amazing knowledge about the classic soul and RnB and a clever and enthusiastic way of writing chord progressions, you will hear his name more often than you can imagine in the next coming months.

This new Felipe Gordon EP has a more organic driven feel, and is definitely a vocal house record. With a lot of classic 1990s house feel, but still not sounding retro at all. It has a slight futuristic feel. Besides the great vocal ideas, the tracks are based on amazing chord progressions that remind the jazz-funk music from the early 1970s. Rhodes and clavinets, wah wahs and a nasty, soulful atmosphere. Felipe did some heavenly synth work, creating music with a deep yet funky character - always punchy and analog. Felipe’s production style seems to be exploring new grounds.

The music was recorded in only 2 weeks in December 2021. And probably that’s one of the reasons why these tracks don't sound over-produced. The instant, rolling feel gives the songs its special character.

Felipe has a European DJ tour coming from June till July, so catch him somewhere near your city!

Album Release : 02.08.2022

Felipe Gordon & Bob The Egoist - Freedom

Artist: Various
Title: Planet Systems
Premiere Artist: Guri
Track Title: Beautiful Dreamer
Label: Pleasant Systems
Cat #: PS007
Release date: 24.03.2023
Format: vinyl, digital

@guri-sub_urban
@pleasant_systems

Pleasant Systems brings you „Planet Systems“, a compilation of uplifting, Italo affine and 90s US House informed Deep House class from Rhode & Brown, Nu-Cleo, Will Buck and Guri.

grab your 12"

Premiere | Guri - Beautiful Dreamer (PS007)

Voice Wave

Voice Wave (Extended version)

Pacific Coliseum - Voice Wave (Extended version)

Where do we go?

In the Realm

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After a brief wait between releases, UK-based deep house label @secret-reels is back with a new record. The imprint bears a sound that is often both bittersweet and pensive -- a shout to the aesthetic of the now defunct Purple Velvet -- and has a serious nose, err, ear for talent. Bordeaux producer Leon Revol (@leonidmusique) is at the helm for SR007, after showing promise with releases on the likes of Pressed for Time and Monologues. It's a five track EP (four originals and a remix) - aptly named Astral Plane - that delves into flavors of the cosmic variety.

The A1 slot is occupied by "Far With A Van", which our friends at Sleazy Beats gave us a peek into a short time ago. It's an airy and smooth jam, layered with synths, perfectly tuned drums and smart samples. The title track, "Astral Plane" accompanies it on the art-side, in all its dusty, spacey glory.

On the flip comes our premiere - Bolting Bits favorite Admin's remix of "Far With A Van". The Bristolian beatsmith managed to find the sample used in the original mix (or something in the exact same key and vein), flipping it into a warm, organic version. Thick and crackly drums hold up the track as melancholy strums and angelic horns adorn the arrangement above a bouncing bassline. Ultimately, the track builds to a nicely executed climax; all samples smartly cued and positioned.  It's a deft re-imagination of the perfectly delicious original take, and repurposes the cut for more sombre, late hours play.

Rounding out the B are "St. James" and "Outside", two heady synth-led deep house groovers that nicely continue the vibe of the effort. Followers of Secret Reels and their polished deep house sound will not be disappointed by this 12" in the slightest. Moreover, young Leon has displayed some serious skill here and will surely be a name to watch in the near future.

The Astral Plane EP is available this week at all good record stores. You can preorder it from Juno here.

PREMIERE : Leon Revol - Far With A Van (Admin Remix)

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After releases on DJ Haus' E-Beamz and Jacques Renault's LPH White, Boring steps up on Shall Not Fade's sister label Lost Palms with 'Different Dates' EP, due out in shops on 18th August.

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DJ Boring - Lonely Valentine [Lost Palms]

You Know What

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Nel 1990 la Bolognese Irma Records pubblica 'House Of Calypso' dei Key Tronics Ensemble, al secolo Cesare Collina, Francesco Montefiori e Umbi Damiani. Un brano destinato a diventare un classico intramontabile nonchè fonte di ispirazione per generazioni di djs sedotti dal magico riff di piano. Ancora oggi 'House Of Calypso' rappresenta un fulgido esempio della potenza e freschezza del messaggio House che da Chicago attraversando l'oceano ha invaso tutti i continenti e prodotto epigoni instancabili di un suono resistente a mode e tendenze. Per anni la tentazione di creare nuovi mix è stata tenuta a bada dalla mancanza delle parti originali del brano e dalla indiscutibile arditezza del compito. Juno Records nel 1997, in occasione della celebrazione dei suoi primi 10 anni di attività, aveva proposto una splendida edizione di 'House Of Calypso' rinnovandone il fasto grazie ad un eccellente lavoro di remastering e arricchendola con i remixes di Julian Jabre e Pearn & Bridges. Oggi, a più di 20 anni di distanza dalla seminale uscita originale, la Irma Records pubblica le reinterpretazioni del classico dei Key Tronics Ensemble ad opera di due protagonisti della prima ora nella club culture italiana: Ivan Iacobucci, indiscutibilmente tra gli storici djs della nostra penisola e i Sicania Soul, team poliedrico e ispirato, già autori di produzioni di primo piano nel vasto catalogo della Irma. Il mix di Ivan Iacobucci è caratterizzato da un restyling dell' impianto ritmico, decisamente più dinamico e dal bpm più spinto, sul quale viene lasciato ampio spazio all' irrinunciabile motivo del piano che galleggia tra gli angelici strings. I Sicania Soul presentano due differenti versioni entrambe fedeli alle atmosfere originali del brano pur con notevoli novità strutturali: nell' Introspective mix l'epica del riff principale trova naturale continuità nel synth brass che richiama vagamente un altro grande classico ('Equinox' dei Code 718) mentre basso e ritmica accompagnano l'arrangiamento lineare. Nella reprise l'inserto delle congas e l'azzeramento del beat enfatizza il messaggio di 'House Of Calypso', la melodia ha il sopravvento e non c'è spazio per fronzoli narrativi. Un tool per i djs creativi, un momento di pura sospensione per i visionari del dancefloor. Il risultato complessivo di questa uscita ci restituisce una 'House Of Calypso' che trasuda passione ad ogni nota, la notevole espressione impressa dagli autori originali vive ancora e suona come un monito profetico da cui chiunque può trarre ispirazione. 


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In 1990 the historic Irma Records aiming from Bologna, has released 'House Of Calypso' by Key Tronics Ensemble aka Cesare Collina, Francesco Montefiori and Umbi Damiani. A song destined to become a timeless classic as well as a source of inspiration for generations of DJs seduced by the magic piano riff. Even today, 'House Of Calypso' is a shining example of the power and freshness of the House music message which, from Chicago across the ocean, has invaded every continent and produced relentless epigones. For years, the temptation to create new mix was retained by the lack of original parts of the song and the undeniable audacity of the task. Juno Records in 1997, in celebration of its 10 years, had proposed a splendid edition of 'House Of Calypso' renewing the splendor thanks to an excellent job of remastering and enriching it with remixes by Julian Jabre and Pearn & Bridges. Today, more than 20 years after the seminal original mix, Irma Records released a reinterpretations of Key Tronics Ensemble's classic by two protagonists of the first hour in the Italian club culture: Ivan Iacobucci, unquestionably one of  the historical djs in the peninsula, and Sicania Soul, versatile and inspired team, already creators of some of the leading productions into the vast catalog of Irma Records. Ivan Iacobucci's mix is characterized by a renovation of the groove, more dynamic and faster, on which is left wide space to the essential piano riff which floats between the angelic strings. Sicania Soul presents two different versions both faithful to the original atmosphere of the song but with significant structural novelties: in the 'Introspective mix' the epic of the main riff find a natural continuity in the synth brass vaguely reminiscent of another great classic ('Equinox 'Code of 718). In the reprise mix the insert of the congas and the reset of beats emphasizes the message of 'House Of Calypso', the melody takes over and there is no room for frills narrative. A tool for creative DJs, a moment of pure suspension for the visionaries of the dancefloor. The overall result gives us a 'House Of Calypso' that oozes passion in every note, the significant expression imprinted by the original authors still lives and plays like a prophetic warning from which everyone can draw inspiration.

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Key Tronics Ensemble - Calypso Of House (Sicania Soul Reprise)

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WINDOWS - LIFE KNOCKED ME (INCL GERD REMIX)- ANTA002

The MUSHROOM HOUSE compilation is a collection of balearic, afro and cosmic tracks that have been released on Toy Tonics EPs over the last 5 years. Original tracks and remixes by friends of the label: Auntie Flo, Rebolledo, Hyenah, Daniel Avery, WhoMadeWho & DJ Koze, Munk … and there is also legendary italian cosmic DJ Baldelli featured. 
All these tracks are exclusively produced for Toy Tonics. A few had been already released before on Gomma records. The now sleeping indie-electronica label that was the „mother“ of Toy Tonics. It’s fun to see that these tracks seem not to get old. They sound still fresh and ace. Like the DJ Koze remix of WhoMadeWho or Munk’s Nigerian Jam. Now they all come together on double vinyl. Vinyl comes Including the new 60 page TOY TONICS MAGAZINE no 1.

Kapote pres Mushroom House Vol 1

Jad & The - Gervinho

Toy Tonics is an independent music label and culture crew.
A fluid group of international artists based in Berlin. Musicians, DJs, producers +
graphic designers, photographers, party organisers.
Toy Tonics‘ prime ethos is to create new forms of (dance) music, but we also release limited edition t-shirts, posters and organise the Toy Tonics Jams.

THE SOUND OF TOY TONICS connects different genres to create a new emotional (dance) sound. Influenced 
by indie disco, house music, neo soul, new wave, funk and more .
We combine organic sounds with electronic production. DJ culture with analogue (band) elements. 

TOY TONICS CREATIVE DIRECTION
by Mathias ‚Kapote‘ Modica

TOY TONICS PRODUCERS, BANDS & DJ 
Athlete Whippet, Bárbara Boeing, 
Baby‘s Berserk, Cody Currie, Coeo,
Fimiani, Gee Lane, Joel Holmes, 
Kosmo Kint, Magou, Sam Ruffillo, 
Stump Valley a.o.

ADDITIONAL RELEASES by
Kai Alce, Tommiboy, Miss Keta, Daniel Monaco, DJ Sneak, Baldelli a.o.

THE TOY TONICS JAMS
Since 2019 we organize the Toy Tonics Jams to spread our Toy Tonics style and vibe. They strated in Berion 2019 and since 2022 they take place all over Europe.
In clubs like Panorama Bar (Berlin), 
Phonox (London), Rex (Paris) and at festivals like Kala, Melt Festival (Berlin), Montreux Jazz 
Festival, Calvi on the Rocks a.o.